Homemade Herbal Oils and Salves: Solar Infusion Technique for Botanical Oils

Creating your own herbal oils and salves is a very simple yet potent way to utilize the healing properties of medicinal herbs and botanicals. The solar infusion method uses gentle, natural heat from the sun to slowly extract beneficial plant compounds into the oil. Many herbalists like myself prefer or only use solar infusion methods when making topical skincare products. I find that solar infused oils and salve carry a healing quality that is unmatched by conventional stove top or induction (electrical) heat sources.